Tuesday’s contest at Memorial Gymnasium has the No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs (13-1, 1-0 SEC) taking on the Vanderbilt Commodores (13-1, 1-0 SEC) at 9:00 PM ET (on January 7). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 77-76 win for Mississippi State, so it should be a tight matchup.

According to our computer prediction, Vanderbilt projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup versus Mississippi State. The over/under has been set at 155.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPNU
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Memorial Gymnasium
• Line: Mississippi State -1.5
• Point total: 155.5
• Moneyline (to win): Mississippi State -122, Vanderbilt +102

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Mississippi State 77, Vanderbilt 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt

• Pick ATS: Vanderbilt (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (155.5)

Mississippi State is 8-6-0 against the spread this season compared to Vanderbilt’s 11-3-0 ATS record. Both the Bulldogs and the Commodores are 7-7-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. The two teams score 170.1 points per game, 14.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Mississippi State has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall over the past 10 contests. Vanderbilt has gone 9-1 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 games.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

Mississippi State Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs average 84.0 points per game (29th in college basketball) while giving up 66.7 per outing (68th in college basketball). They have a +242 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 17.3 points per game.
• Mississippi State records 37.4 rebounds per game (18th in college basketball) while allowing 31.2 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 6.2 boards per game.
• Mississippi State makes 8.9 three-pointers per game (90th in college basketball) at a 34.1% rate (167th in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 per game its opponents make at a 34.0% rate.
• The Bulldogs average 105.7 points per 100 possessions (27th in college basketball), while allowing 83.9 points per 100 possessions (41st in college basketball).
• Mississippi State has committed 9.1 turnovers per game (10th in college basketball action), 5.0 fewer than the 14.1 it forces on average (44th in college basketball).

Vanderbilt Performance Insights

• The Commodores are outscoring opponents by 19.6 points per game, with a +274 scoring differential overall. They put up 86.1 points per game (14th in college basketball) and give up 66.5 per contest (64th in college basketball).
• Vanderbilt ranks 130th in the country at 33.9 rebounds per game. That’s 3.3 more than the 30.6 its opponents average.
• Vanderbilt knocks down 2.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.7 (106th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6.
• Vanderbilt has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 9.3 per game (18th in college basketball) while forcing 15.4 (19th in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.